RECENT NEWS
Elaine Wynn to be honored for Outstanding Public Service by a Private Citizen
National Board Chair, and founding Chairperson of CIS of Nevada, will receive the S. Roger Horchow Award for Outstanding Public Service by a Private Citizen. Wynn has established herself as a savvy business leader, an indomitable crusader for children’s welfare and an influential philanthropi... Learn More
Op-ed: At-risk students aren’t lazy; they’re battling barriers
It’s easy to assume that a high school dropout chose to abandon his or her education. Nevada’s low education ranking on a national scale can also contribute to the myth that our schools are made of unmotivated, disengaged or lazy students — but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Many o... Learn More
‘Chow Down for Caps & Gowns’ to help Nevada seniors with graduation costs
"Soon you can get a delicious meal and help local students graduate and head to college 'Chow Down for Caps & Gowns,' a special event that helps Nevada seniors afford graduation-related costs, such as college testing fees, application fees and cap and gown rentals."
The Power Within 2018
Students with Communities In Schools work every day to break through obstacles placed in their way, and the CIS site coordinators within those schools help students along the way. Every year, CIS of Southern Nevada hosts The Power Within, an event to celebrate and recognize the huge st... Learn More
Las Vegas students embrace anti-bullying ‘No Place for Hate’
“The hearts represent a place for students at this school,” said Rhonda Martines, site coordinator for Communities In Schools at Ronzone Elementary. “I wanted them to know that they have a place here. They should feel safe. We are here to help them.”CIS IN ACTION
Communities In Schools of Nevada works within the public school system, determining student needs and establishing relationships with local businesses, social service agencies, health care providers, and parent and volunteer organizations to provide needed resources.
We measure our success by the results we are able to achieve for the young people we serve. We carefully evaluate all aspects of our programs, and use that information to constantly improve.
For every one of our success stories, there are dozens of young people who need the help that Communities In Schools provides. You can make a difference – donate, advocate, or volunteer today!
